Chapter 142 Chapter 143, Guangshen finally died
The place where Ouyang Feng landed was the lobby of the main residence of Dongming Sect, and he was greeted by Shan Wanjing and Shan Meixian.
Shan Wanjing was dressed in a bright red outfit, with a jade-studded silk belt as wide as a palm around her waist, and a jade crown tied up her hair. She looked both beautiful and heroic.
Shan Meixian wore a black long dress with gold edges. Her clothes and hair accessories were both elegant and luxurious, giving her a queen-like aura.
Seeing Ouyang Feng, Shan Wanjing and Shan Meixian saluted together and said in unison: "Welcome, sir."
Ouyang Feng nodded slightly, "No need to be polite."
After sitting down, Ouyang Feng took a sip of the fragrant tea served by Shan Wanjing, and asked again:
"Wan Jing is calling you urgently, what is the reason?"
Shan Wanjing glanced at Shan Meixian and saw her mother nodded slightly, indicating that she would report it. She took a deep breath, tightened her pretty face, and said seriously:
"Sir, Jiangdu's Xiaoguo Army is about to rebel!"
"Oh?" Ouyang Feng raised his eyebrows and said with interest: "Tell me in detail."
"Since November last year, the Li clan invaded Chang'an and established Dai Wang Yang You as the emperor, and respected Yang Guang as the emperor from afar. When the news reached Jiangdu, the court in Jiangdu began to panic, and the Xiaoguo Army also began to lose morale."
Shan Wanjing said in a deep voice:
"Most of the Xiaoguo soldiers were born in good families in Guanzhong. Since July of the 12th year of Daye, Yang Guang visited Jiangdu and has been in Jiangdu for a year and ten months. The Xiaoguo soldiers have not heard from their hometown for nearly two years. Guanzhong is in turmoil and the Li family has occupied Chang'an. However, Yang Guang still pretended that nothing had happened and continued to enjoy wine and beauties every night. As a result, the Xiaoguo soldiers became increasingly dissatisfied and the army became increasingly chaotic."
Ouyang Feng nodded and said:
"So, the brave soldiers planned to defect and flee back to their hometown, leaving Yang Guang behind?"
"Yes."
Shan Wanjing said:
"Originally, the Xiaoguo Army was just a group of middle- and lower-level officers and soldiers who were planning to mutiny and escape. But when the news was known to the Xiaoguo commander, the Tiger Guard General Sima Dekan, he immediately contacted the Tiger Guard General Yuan Li, the Zhige Pei Qiantong, and others, and decided to escape with the soldiers. After that, the three of them called their friends and contacted the generals in the army and the civil officials in the court. More and more people planned to participate in the rebellion, and their actions became more and more unscrupulous, and they even plotted loudly in public...
"A palace maid heard their conspiracy and went to report it to Yang Guang, but Yang Guang said it was not something the palace maid should worry about and killed the palace maid. Since then, no one dared to report to Yang Guang that the Xiaoguo Army was planning a rebellion."
When saying this, Shan Wanjing's tone was amazed, Shan Meixian's eyes were full of disbelief, but Ouyang Feng was the only one who remained unmoved.
A godlike man like Guangshen, whose actions are so imaginative and whose thoughts are so profound and abstruse, is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
Shan Wanjing calmed down and continued:
"Originally, Sima Dekan and his companions were only planning to abandon Yang Guang and defect back home, but when Yuwen Zhiji of the Yuwen clan got involved, things changed.
"Yuwen Zhiji is Yuwen Huaji's younger brother. He has been stubborn and aggressive since he was young. After he joined the rebellion, he said to Sima Dekan and others, "Although your majesty is unjust, your authority is still there. If you run away, you will die. Now that the Sui Dynasty has fallen, heroes have risen. Since there are tens of thousands of people participating in the rebellion, this is the emperor's business. Why not take this opportunity to do something big?"
"Sima Dekan and others were persuaded by Yuwen Zhiji, but they did not have the courage to lead the way in "doing big things", so they recommended Yuwen Zhiji as the leader. Yuwen Zhiji also took the lead and agreed with the generals to raise the army on the tenth day of March..."
Hearing this, Ouyang Feng thought to himself that history was now back on track.
In Ouyang Feng's previous life and even in the history of the main world of this life, the Jiangdu mutiny that escalated to the point of killing the emperor was planned and promoted by Yuwen Zhiji.
Ouyang Feng originally thought that the world of Twin Dragons would be different, but he did not expect that Yuwen Zhiji would not be able to lead a mutiny and kill the emperor. However, Yuwen Zhiji was still active and even replaced Yuwen Zhiji as the leader of the mutiny, and instigated the regicide as in history.
All we can say is that the Jiangdu Mutiny was indeed a historical event with "inevitability".
Even if there was no Yuwen Wenzhiji, or even no Yuwen Zhiji, the Xiaoguo Army would still defect. The only difference was whether Yang Guang would die.
"Speaking of which, although the Xiaoguo Army was unscrupulously conspiring loudly, the words "doing great things" that Yuwen Zhiji, Sima Dekan and others said would not be said in public, right? How did you, Wanjing, know about it?"
"There are people from the Yin Gui Sect in Yang Guang's palace."
This time it was Shan Meixian who answered:
"Brother Yin Hou, Wei Lianxiang, entered the palace many years ago and served two emperors, Yang Jian and Yang Guang. He is very well-informed. Most of the news we got in Jiangdu came from Uncle Wei."
Wei Lianxiang had entered the palace as a eunuch many years ago and had no conflicts with Shan Meixian. Even when Shan Meixian was a child, Wei Lianxiang would occasionally come out of the palace to see the Queen Yin and bring her some good things from the palace. Therefore, Shan Meixian had a good impression of Wei Lianxiang and was willing to call him "Uncle Master".
"I see. What day is it today?"
Shan Meixian apologized:
"Please forgive me, sir. The news came from Jiangdu across the sea and took five days to arrive. Today is the ninth day of March. Tomorrow is the date set by Yuwen Zhiji and others for the uprising. Even if we take a fast ship, we will not be able to catch the day of the mutiny."
Ouyang Feng said in a relaxed tone:
"It's okay. We don't need to get involved in the mutiny. However, we have to go to the Central Plains."
If Yang Guang died in a mutiny, the "He Shi Bi" would appear in Luoyang.
If Yang Guang had not died by any chance, it would have been a relief for him if the time had passed a few days later.
"I am also planning to go to the Central Plains." Shan Meixian smiled. "After Master Wei learned about the mutiny, he used his position to build a secret warehouse in the Linjiang Palace in Jiangdu, hiding 200,000 taels of gold and a batch of palace treasures, and also packed up 200 sets of heavy armor. This time he sent a message specifically asking me to accept the gift."
Obviously, this is another conciliatory tactic of the Queen.
Shan Meixian certainly accepted the offer, because the Queen of Yin owed her money. She took the money with a clear conscience.
"Do you have two hundred sets of heavy armor?" Ouyang Feng nodded: "I want the heavy armor, and I will buy it with gold."
Shan Meixian said with a smile: "Since you want heavy armor, just take it. Why pay with gold..."
Ouyang Feng shook his head: "You have already given me a lot of weapons and armor last time. It would be inappropriate to take them for free again. After all, your Dongming Sect also needs to develop."
Seeing that Shan Wanjing and Shan Meixian were still waiting to be persuaded, Ouyang Feng said:
"Okay, let's not talk about this little thing anymore."
After finishing her business, Shan Meixian went to arrange the departure of the Dongming.
Ouyang Feng didn't want to waste time on the sea, so he gave Shan Wanjing a few instructions and asked her to summon him after arriving in Jiangdu. Then he returned to the main world and continued to pray and practice.
Eight or nine days passed in a flash.
That afternoon, Ouyang Feng received a call from Shan Wanjing. With a thought, he descended into the Shuanglong world again. This time, he descended into the main cabin of the Dongming. Madam Dongming and Shan Wanjing had prepared a sumptuous banquet for him.
Ouyang Feng asked: "Have you arrived in Jiangdu?"
"Forgive me, sir. We still need one more night of sailing, and we can reach Jiangdu tomorrow morning."
Shan Wanjing's pretty face turned slightly red, her eyes were full of light, and she said softly:
"It's just that Wanjing has some doubts about cultivation and wants to ask you for advice, so I summoned you in advance."
Well, it was only one night earlier, so Ouyang Feng didn't care and sat down to enjoy the delicious food. During the meal, Shan Meixian recounted the events in Jiangdu.
"Today at noon, a fast ship came from Jiangdu and found the Dongming, bringing news from Jiangdu. It said that on the night of the tenth day of March, Yuwen Zhiji, Sima Dekan and others launched a mutiny as expected. Almost all of the more than 100,000 Xiaoguo troops rebelled. Only a few generals such as Dugu Sheng and Dugu Kaiyuan from the Dugu clan led their personal soldiers to fight to the death. As a result, Dugu Sheng fought hard and was killed, and Dugu Kaiyuan was captured. Yang Guang tried to escape but failed, and was captured by the rebels. He was later strangled to death by Hu Xingda, the captain of the Xiaoguo army..."
Is Guangshen dead?
Ouyang Feng had nothing to feel sad about. Guangshen had lived a carefree life. In just less than fourteen years, he had squandered all the rich inheritance left to him by Yang Jian. He had enjoyed all the power and wealth, and it could be said that his death was worth it.
It's just that his death was a bit hasty, neither dignified nor legendary.
"What's the situation in Jiangdu now?"
"After the rebels killed Yang Guang, they also killed a large number of royal family members and relatives. Qin Wang Yang Hao was supported by Yuwen Zhiji as the emperor because he had a past relationship with him. Yuwen Zhiji appointed himself as the prime minister, and then he led the Xiaoguo Army and a large amount of treasures and beauties to the north. Before leaving, Yuwen Zhiji summoned the Right Imperial Guard General and Xin'an Marquis Chen Ling to garrison Jiangdu with the emperor's edict."
"Chen Leng? Is he the Sui general who once led troops to attack Ryukyu?"
"Yes. I know Chen Ling. I am going to Jiangdu to move money and goods. Maybe I can ask him for help."
"That's not necessary." Ouyang Feng said, "Take me to the treasure hiding place in Linjiang Palace, and I'll help you move it."
Shan Meixian knew that he had the "Magic Moving Technique", so she was not surprised when she heard this. She just smiled and said:
"In that case, I thank you very much, sir."
After talking about Jiangdu, Ouyang Feng suddenly asked:
"How is Li Mi?"
"Li Mi? He defeated Zhai Rang in November last year and completely took control of the Wagang Army. Although it is rumored that the old Wagang generals have complaints, Li Mi's reputation is high. Now he is the leader of the anti-Sui alliance in the Central Plains. In my opinion, at least before Li Mi suffers a real defeat, his command of Wagang should not be affected..."
After finishing the banquet with casual chatting, Ouyang Feng returned to the cabin, washed up, and waited for Shan Wanjing to come and "ask for advice" from him.
Then, as expected, the first one to arrive was the witch in black.
He had a good look at the witch's Heavenly Demonic Skill, which had reached the seventeenth level and whose suction power was becoming even more astonishing. It was not until midnight, when the witch had disappeared for a long time, that Shan Wanjing finally arrived.
Ouyang Feng was too lazy to ask her why she was late. He just picked up the girl's soft and fragrant body and started to practice the way to immortality.
The next morning, the Dongming arrived at the dock outside the Linjiang Palace in Jiangdu.
Ouyang Feng, Shan Meixian and Shan Wanjing stood side by side at the bow of the boat, gazing at the endless palaces that leaned against the cliff and faced the river. All sorts of smoke-filled and burning scenes of war could be seen with their naked eyes.
"It looks like the Linjiang Palace has been looted by the rebels. I wonder if the secret warehouse that Eunuch Wei prepared for you is still intact."
Shan Meixian said in a relaxed tone, "It was unexpected wealth. If it is still intact, it is a good thing. Even if it has been robbed, it is not a big deal."
After chatting for a while, I vaguely saw a black flag raised above a palace, waving back and forth a few times.
Shan Meixian's eyes lit up and she smiled, "It's Master Wei's signal."
Ouyang Feng nodded slightly, "Then go ahead."
He then jumped off the ship with Shan Meixian and Shan Wanjing and flew towards the palace.
When they arrived at the palace, they saw an old eunuch with a white face and no beard, waiting there with a smile on his face and his sleeves rolled up. When he saw Ouyang Feng and his party, the old eunuch came forward and bowed:
"Master Ouyang, Madam, Princess, I am honored to meet you."
Ouyang Feng nodded and said, "Eunuch Wei, you are too polite."
Shan Meixian returned the greeting and called him "Uncle Master". Shan Wanjing also called him "Grand-Uncle Master", which made the old eunuch smile even more kindly. He led the three of them into the burned palace, opened a secret passage, and stepped into it first.
Ouyang Feng and the other two followed him in, and saw a small warehouse under the secret passage. There were many large wooden boxes neatly arranged in it, which were filled with gold, jewelry, and two hundred sets of black iron armor.
"In terms of wealth, no emperor in every dynasty since ancient times can compare with Yang Guang."
The old eunuch Wei Lianxiang looked at the gold, jewelry, and black iron armor in the warehouse and said with emotion:
"Even at the end of his life, he still had countless treasures stored in his Linjiang Palace, and he was still surrounded by 100,000 brave soldiers, with no shortage of weapons and food. If he had had a little more courage and told the brave soldiers, 'I will lead you back to Guanzhong,' and distributed money and rewards to the soldiers, this mutiny would never have happened, and Yang Guang would not have died so undignifiedly."
Shan Meixian also nodded and sighed:
"Yang Guang's thoughts are really hard to guess. Xiaoguo's mutiny was known to everyone in Jiangdu, and Yang Guang himself knew it, but he was unwilling to even cheer up in the end... This can be considered as his own destruction."
Wei Lianxiang smiled and said:
"That's good. We've gotten some benefits. But how are you going to transport all this wealth and armor?"
Shan Meixian and Shan Wanjing glanced at Ouyang Feng.
Ouyang Feng did not avoid Wei Lianxiang either.
Although Wei Lianxiang, as Yin Hou's senior brother, has martial arts skills that rank him among the eight great masters of the Demon Sect, he is not well-known only because he was undercover in the palace. However, Ouyang Feng's innate true energy is already complete, and he has been practicing diligently in the main world for more than half a year, and his martial arts improves every day. With his current strength, he does not need to avoid anyone even in this world of Shuanglong where there are so many masters.
He walked forward and lightly touched a box filled with gold with his fingertips, and the box suddenly disappeared out of thin air.
Afterwards, he walked past the boxes one by one, and wherever his fingertips touched, the boxes filled with gold, jewelry, and dark iron armor disappeared one after another.
The old eunuch stared in amazement, his eyes full of shock, until all the treasures in the warehouse were collected by Ouyang Feng. After a long while, the old eunuch finally came to his senses, swallowed his saliva with a look of shock, and when he looked at Ouyang Feng, his eyes were full of awe.
"Master Ouyang, this is truly... a divine method!"
"It's not even a divine trick, just a little trick." Ouyang Feng said calmly: "It has been ten days since Yang Guang's death, right?"
The old eunuch bent his back unconsciously and said respectfully:
"Exactly ten days."
"In the past ten days, some well-informed forces should have received the news of Yang Guang's death. I wonder if Eunuch Wei knows whether the Heshi Bi has appeared in Luoyang now?"
"This..." Wei Lianxiang hesitated for a moment and said, "We only know that the Heshi Bi was previously kept by Ning Daoqi. As for whether Ning Daoqi had sent the Heshi Bi to Luoyang after Yang Guang's death, I don't know."
"Is it in Ning Daoqi's hands?" Ouyang Feng pondered for a while and said, "Well, let's go to Luoyang again."
(End of this chapter)
